What does wrongfully mean?
Wrongfully means In a wrongful manner; unjustly..
Wrongfully
/ˈɹɒŋfəli/ · adverb
Meaning
In a wrongful manner; unjustly..
Example Sentences
If you do wrongfully ſeize Herford's right, / call in his Letters Patents that he hath / By his Atturneyes generall, to ſue[…]
There is a clear line of distinction in this matter. An equity judge could not unhang a man who had been wrongfully hanged; but he could set aside a precedent which was manifestly contrary to law and justice.
Wrongfully imprisoned action heroes rarely have the time to wait for an appeal.
Synonyms for wrongfully
Antonyms for wrongfully
Related Words
Word Forms
- more wrongfully
- most wrongfully
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for wrongfully?
Common synonyms include badly, improperly, wrongly, illicitly.
What is the opposite of wrongfully?
Possible antonyms include unlawfully.
How do you use wrongfully in a sentence?
If you do wrongfully ſeize Herford's right, / call in his Letters Patents that he hath / By his Atturneyes generall, to ſue[…]
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